Course Code: REL-RTS-0-EJIPT
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify current ethical principles within physical therapy practice related to patient care, confidentiality, and informed consent including biomedical ethics, the APTA Code of Ethics, Standards of Ethical Conduct, and Core Values.
Recognize federal laws that impact ethical decision making in physical therapy.
Select appropriate responses to common ethical dilemmas in physical therapy using ethical standards.
Identify steps necessary to resolve ethical dilemmas.
Identify the key provisions of the Indiana Code and the Indiana Administrative Code, including the supervision, licensure, professional conduct, continuing competency, and license reinstatement guidelines.
Outline:
Section 1: Ethics and Morals
Morals Versus Ethics
Why This Matters
Healthcare Ethics
Ethics Versus Laws
Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 (PSDA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
False Claims Acts
Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law
Indiana State Practice Act
Corporate Compliance
Ms. Madan
Compliance and Reporting Violations
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The APTA Ethical Codes and Core Values
APTA Core Ethical Documents
Ethical Codes
APTA Core Values
Accountability
Altruism
Collaboration
Compassion and Caring
Duty
Excellence
Inclusion
Integrity
Social Responsibility
Practice Applying the Ethical Codes
Taylor
Jayden and Gloria
Ayana and Huda
Cultural Humility
Developing Cultural Humility
Practicing Cultural Humility
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Solving Ethical Dilemmas
Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice
Ethical Issues
Ethical Dilemmas
8 Steps to Resolve an Ethical Dilemma
Tara
Review
Handling the Outcome
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Indiana Code: Regulation of Physical Therapy
Overview
General Provisions
Regulation of Physical Therapists
Definitions
Definitions of Care
Supervision
Unlawful Practices
Unlawful Designations
Practicing Without a Referral
Mental Disorders and Drug Prescription
Specific Procedures
The Indiana Board and Initial Licensure
Exempt Persons
Evidence of Qualification
Temporary Permits
Examination and Reexamination
After Licensure
Renewal
Reinstatement
Responsibilities
Supervision
Confidentiality
Violations
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
Physical Therapy Compact Commission
Compact Privilege
Adverse Actions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Indiana Administrative Code (IAC)
Rules 1 and 2: General Provisions and Fees
Rule 1: General Provisions
Rule 2: Fees
Rules 3-5: Licensure, Registration, and Reinstatement
Rule 3: Admission to Practice
Rule 4: Registration
Rule 5: Reinstatement of Suspended License
Rule 6: Standards of Professional Conduct
Patient Care
Dry Needling
Reporting Conduct
Substance Use and Mental Impairment
Professional Fees and Advertisement
Other Misconduct
Rule 7: Continuing Competency
Category I Activities
Category II Activities
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sridevi Thotakura, PT, MHS
Sridevi Thotakura holds Masters in Health Sciences Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis. She has practiced as a physical therapist in Indiana since 2008 and has experience working with wide variety of population with focus primarily on geriatrics. She currently is working as the Director of Therapy for American Senior Communities.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Hospitals: Acute, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.